Transforming light manufacturing into an aesthetic art form, Peill & Putzler is synonymous with futuristic globular glassworks. It was a massive operation at the peak of its production, creating mid-century modern designs and employing up to 1,500 workers. Its table lamps, wall lights and chandeliers and pendants are anything but mundane and are admired today for their innovative artistry.
The melding of two great, independent glassworks companies in 1947 to form Peill & Putzler occurred at the beginning of a postwar design surge. Peill und Sohn, founded in 1903, was led by Leopold Peill, a philanthropist and glassmaker. Originally from Pieńsk in today’s Poland, the Putzler brothers were well-established glass producers known for kerosene street lighting. The synthesis of the two companies established the renowned glassworks and a lighting company. The site of its glassworks factory in Düren, Germany, became the home of this integrated partnership.
In 1953, the German Design Council was formed, with Peill & Putzler as a founding member. The council is essential today, bringing social awareness, support and knowledge transfer to design companies and providing beneficial tools for their success.
Heading the company at this time were Günther Peill and Hans Ahrenkiel. The pair were experimental with the designs the company produced. Advancing technologies supported industrial production, allowing the company to manufacture pieces that were as much art as functional objects.
Designers of note who worked with Peill & Putzler and contributed to its acclaim included Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Helmut Demary, William Brown, Horst Tüselmann and Wilhelm Braun-Feldweg. Collaboratively, they produced stunning flush mount lighting, candle holders and vases and vessels.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Peill & Putzler lighting, decorative objects, glass and more.
$2,475
H 3.5 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
Mid-Century Modernist Brass and Glass Rod Square Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modernist square brass and glass rod flush mount chandelier. This flush mount chandelier features a stepped designed square shape that is comprised of horizontally stagge...
Brass
$1,529 / set
H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 4.73 in
1 of the 4 Peill & Putzler Wall Light Ceiling Light, Brass and Glass, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 high-end Peill & Putzler wall/ceiling light fixtures, brass and glass, Germany, 1970. Each sculptural vintage wall light consists of four clear glass cubes on a square bra...
Brass
$1,058 / item
H 5.12 in Dm 5.91 in
1 of 4 Ice Glass Cube Wall Lamps with Brass Base by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stylish 1970s lamp by Peill & Putzler is a versatile piece that can be used as both a wall and ceiling light. Featuring a solid brass base and a striking ice glass shade, it exu...
Brass
$5,871 / set
H 4.53 in W 12.49 in D 12.49 in
Set of Peill & Putzler Wall Light Ceiling Lights, Brass and Glass, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of Peill & Putzler wall light ceiling lights, polished brass and glass, 1970s. Each sculptural ceiling light consists of clear glass cubes on a square brass frame which beautifully reflects the light with a warm glow. The quality thick clear glass cubic shades have a Brutalist textured pattern at the bottom of each base, creating depth and a three-dimensional decorative effect. The shades screw by metal rings to the frame. Also designed to work as a wall light, this piece can be fitted through holes in the brass frame hidden beneath the glass shades. The dimensions of each glass cube are height 3.9" (10 cm), width 3.9" (10 cm), depth 3.9" (10 cm). Well-wired, in full working order and ready to use. The frames and all the glass cubes are in good condition. Photographed with clear Pygmy light bulbs 15 watts but can take other types of light bulbs, such as E14 crown gold 40 watts. LED compatible. Measures of the square light fixtures: Depth 12.5 in. (31.75 cm), width 12.5 in. (31.75 cm), height 4.33 in. (11.45 cm). Measures of the rectangular light fixtures...
Brass
$1,764 / item
H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 4.73 in
1 of the 4 Peill & Putzler Wall Light Ceiling Light, Brass and Glass, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
This sculptural vintage wall light consists of four clear glass cubes on a square brass frame which beautifully reflects the light with a warm glow. The four quality thick clear glas...
Brass
$1,047 / item
H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Several Peill & Putzler Wall Light Ceiling Light, Brass and Glass, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several high quality Peill &; Putzler wall lights brass and glass cubes, circa 1970s, Germany. This sculptural ceiling lights from Peill &; Putzler consists 1 clear illuminated glas...
Brass
$2,117 / set
H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 4.73 in
1 of 4 Peill & Putzler Wall Light Ceiling Light, Brass and Glass, Germany, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 Peill & Putzler wall light ceiling light, brass and glass, Germany, 1970. Each sculptural vintage wall light consists of four clear glass cubes on a square brass frame whi...
Brass
1970s a Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Italian Ceiling Light
Located in Aci Castello, IT
It's a never used ceiling light designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies, it has been bought in a closing lighting shop and for this it's in perfect condition. It works 11...
Brass
Brass and Frosted Ice Glass Cube Flush Mount by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful flush mount by Peill & Putzler made in Germany in the 1970s. It has four cube shaped frosted ice glass shades which are secure to the brass body. The original brand label...
Glass
$989 / item
H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 4.34 in
Brass and Beveled Glass Flush Mount Lamps, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent wall or ceiling lamp made of solid brass and beveled crystal glass. This striking and elegant piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s and is attributed to Fontana Ar...
Crystal, Brass
no. 2 of 2: vintage midcentury peill & putzler SCONCE with 2 glass cubes 60s/70s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Mannheim, DE
A very beautiful sconce from the 1960s to 1970s by Peill & Putzler, model no. 71056. The base is made of brass with a matte silver lacquered finish. 2 cube-shaped shades made of thic...
Metal
glashuette limburg mid century CEILING LIGHT ceiling fixture with 18 glass tubes
By Limburg
Located in Mannheim, DE
A beautiful and impressive ceiling light by Glashuette Limburg from the 1960s and 70s. The ceiling mount is made of brass. A total of 18 textured glass tubes, closed at the bottom, a...
Brass, Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Midcentury Ceiling Lamp Peill & Putzler Etched Glass
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Mannheim, DE
Beautiful sconce or ceiling fixture manufactured in the 1970s by Peill & Putzler. The base is made of gold lacquered metal, the shaped shade is made ...
Glass
Glashuette Limburg Ceiling Lamp Sconce Glass and Brass 1970s, 2 Available
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Mannheim, DE
Midcentury ceiling lamp manufactured in the 1970s by Glashuette Limburg. Model A507. The shade is made of fluted clear glass that is etched on the raised parts and clear in the flute...
Brass
doria WALL LAMP sconce with 5 glass tubes 1960s ice glass lamp - 2 available
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Mannheim, DE
Beautiful wall lamp manufactured by Doria Leuchten (Doria-Werk Walter Donner GmbH & Co. KG, Fürth) in the 1960s. The wall bracket is made of white lacquered metal and brass. Five tex...
Metal, Brass
large mid century modern 1960's 1970's bubble amber glass CEILING LIGHT
Located in Mannheim, DE
Ceiling lamp from the 1960s or 1970s. Shade made of lightly amber-tinted glass with a "bubble" surface. Gold-colored lacquered metal mount. Takes one E27 bulb (bulb not included). Un...
Metal
